December 2009 Blog Posts (63)

The Origins of Decking the Hall

"Deck the halls" we sing and deck them we do, but have you ever wondered how all that decking started? Evergreen branches have been used as decorations in homes near the winter solstice since Roman times. December 21 was the day to commemorate the death of the sun god and his resurrection every year. Romans gave evergreen boughs to each other as gifts, the green branches symbolizing new life. Early Christians wisely used that pagan… Continue

Added by admin on December 18, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Interview with Carrie Silver-Stock on “SECRETS GIRLS KEEP”

Secrets Girls Keep: What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence

Here's the interview link - click to listen! Secrets Girls Keep

Girls love secrets. In fact, teen girls are trapped by a cult of secrecy. It is as part of this cult that so many girls hide… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on December 18, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Marketing Tip of the Week: Strategic Partners

This is critical. Strategic partners can save you a lot of time because they will send clients to you or team up with you on a project that you might not have even heard about.

Far too many business people spread their loyalties too thin. Are you partnering with someone who hasn't sent you a referral in a year and half? I would bet that they have "partnered" with some of your competitors. Pretty lame right?

This approach is better: Find a potential strategic partner (you… Continue

Added by Frank Gomez on December 17, 2009 at 8:57pm — No Comments

HOLIDAY GRATITUDE!

As 2009’s ‘Season of Cheer ‘ arrives on the heels of a year that has brought so much hardship to so many people, I admit that I have been struggling to get into a holiday frame of mind. I once heard a piece of advice that I never forgot - that the best cure for boosting your spirits is by helping someone else. Those words are ringing true more than ever for me. Throughout the course of the year, I am blessed by the notes and letters of gratitude… Continue

Added by Susan Beausang on December 16, 2009 at 6:15pm — 2 Comments

Having a Dickens of a Christmas is Fun

There can be a lot of waiting around at Christmas. If you are a little bored with your family sitting around during the holiday season, do what the Victorians did! Play parlor games! You can enliven any holiday gathering inexpensively and easily by playing some of the games mentioned in Charles Dickens' classic tale, A Christmas Carol and some of the other 20 plus annual Christmas stories he wrote. Charles Dickens himself was an amateur… Continue

Added by admin on December 16, 2009 at 1:34pm — No Comments

Look Great in your Holiday Photos!

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Call us to schedule an… Continue

Added by Dr. Lisa Brewer on December 15, 2009 at 11:25am — No Comments

Have An Exciting New Year's Party By Incorporating Traditions From Around The World

New Year's Eve parties can be great fun OR they can be as dull as dirt as you wait around for the midnight hour and the ball drop and the champagne toast and the kiss. Some planning can make all the difference. An idea to enliven your parties is to incorporate some of the new year's traditions from around the world into your celebration. Here are some ideas -- and they work because I've done them!

First, the food. Look up… Continue

Added by admin on December 15, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Dear Coach: Home for the Holidays: Warm and Secure or Fodder for a Binge?

Often in health and weight-loss coaching one of the main topics to come up is that of Holidays, family and food. A recent client conversation reminded me of the "boomerang" affects that being home for the Holidays has on her. You just might relate to what she says below:

"My usual pattern on Holidays is that I make it all the way through," she says. What she means is that she doesn't even touch the sweets and treats -- avoids the alcohol, the breads and fatty foods --… Continue

Added by Rev. Dr. Christina Winsey on December 14, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

Buy One Get One Free

WQ readers only Buy one Spa Gift Certificate of $50 or more and get one absolutely free. Yes FREE.
Can be used for any services and would make a perfect gift. Please call Kim and remember to mention WQ magazine.
Happy Holidays

(941) 924-2464 Kim Hill
Sakiro Skin and Body

Added by Kim Hill on December 14, 2009 at 8:14am — No Comments

Ripped Abs, Firm Thighs, Arms & Buns, GUARANTEED!

How would you like it if there were a product that guaranteed thin thighs, ripped abs, firm arms and buns? Think it doesn't exist? Think again.

Click on This Link then go to: shop. You will see these videos as well as a lot more.

Find the "search" tab then type Abs, Buns, Thighs or Arms.

Great stuff for… Continue

Added by Punum on December 14, 2009 at 6:57am — No Comments

WQ's Bargain Boutique-The Newest Edition To WQmag.com

Welcome to the WQ Bargain Boutique, an online shop featuring products from some of Sarasota's best stores at unbelievable prices! All products in the WQ Bargain Boutique are discounted to at least 50% off!

Here you will find clearance and close outs on products available in limited… Continue

Added by admin on December 14, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

Social Etiquette Tip of the Week - “The Art of Regifting”

Regifting is a grand old holiday tradition that many practice and pretend they don't. Even Peggy Post, etiquette advice columnist, admits she's done it. So, if you are going to regift this year, here is how to do it right.

Do update the wrapping

There might be a personal message or gift card inside that would make your regift obvious. Besides, raggedy old wrappings are a sign the recipient is getting a regift.

Don't give partially used gift cards

As… Continue

Added by Maria Brady on December 13, 2009 at 10:04pm — No Comments

PRODUCT REVIEW: Tallulah Glossary Mineral Gloss

The tagline for Tallulah’s Glossary Mineral Gloss is all about kissing. And once I applied the lip gloss, I felt like my lips were just calling to be kissed. Moist, plump and glistening, as I looked in the mirror I couldn’t help thinking “Who wouldn’t want to kiss those lips?”

When I opened the package, I immediately knew that the Brazilia Glossary was going to be a perfect shade for my lips; the bronzy color coordinated well with… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on December 13, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

RELATIONSHIP TIP OF THE WEEK: Make-up Sex Is Not Enough

If you’ve had a crisis in your relationship, make-up sex is not going to solve the problem. This tip doesn’t mean that reconnecting sexually isn’t necessarily a good thing. It does mean that if you don’t address the actions which damaged the relationship, the relationship will likely crash and burn.

Too many times, I’ve seen couples gain a false sense of security once they are back in the bedroom (so to speak). Whatever they’ve been doing to improve the relationship, such as couples… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on December 13, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments?

The Benefits of Massage Therapy

What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can:

Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.

Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.

Ease medication dependence.

Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense… Continue

Added by Diane Lane on December 12, 2009 at 10:27am — 2 Comments

Marketing Tip of the Week: Unintended Consequences can be good

Alternate Title: The Value of Good Will

I couldn't resist passing on this great, happy, and interesting news. Good Will goes a long way and leads to more customers. UPS made a business decision to save money that turned out to create buzz and positive feelings about the company. Wouldn't we all love to do that! Check out the article and have an awesome week!

Frank Gomez is a Graphic Designer providing… Continue

Added by Frank Gomez on December 11, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

The Facts: Santa Claus Is Real

A lot is said during the holidays about Santa Claus. Bill Bennett, well-known conservative author and former member of the Reagan Administration, recently published a book which sets out the facts about the man we know today as Santa Claus. His account dovetails with my own research on this subject over many years. (I speak on the origins of the various holidays' traditions.)

Santa Claus is the English translation of the Dutch Sinter Claus or St.… Continue

Added by admin on December 11, 2009 at 1:13pm — 1 Comment

Secret Tips to Staying Well This Holiday Season

It’s cold and flu season.Do you seem to catch whatever is going around? Or are you in almost perfect health 99% of the time? Why is it that some people get sick at least once a month, and others seem to NEVER get sick. Is it heredity? And what about digestive issues?Do you get feel bloated, experience gas, stomach aches or struggle with constipation? Is there a connection here?

I say yes.

Although… Continue

Added by admin on December 11, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Handbag Heaven Featured Buys of the Week

This week at Handbag Heaven & Boutique, we are featuring all our clutch wallets and handbags at extra ordinary savings. Just in time for holiday parties, these lovely clutches can be the perfect compliment to your outfit.

We have wallet size clutches in seven colors, lime green, purple, ivory, red, deep fuchsia, pink and teal. Some have the mock crock pattern and some… Continue

Added by Handbag Heaven & Boutique on December 10, 2009 at 8:02pm — No Comments

MEDICAL HAIR LOSS IN HOLLYWOOD - GET REAL!

Hollywood has a unique way of portraying real life drama with their robust budgets, effective editing, and massive make-up sessions. Marriage, divorce, birth, and death are all common elements found in today’s sitcom world. One significant life drama we don’t often see, however, is cancer. Nevertheless, several television series in recent years have brought women’s struggle with cancer into our living rooms, notably… Continue

Added by Susan Beausang on December 10, 2009 at 1:37pm — No Comments